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30 awesome futuristic product concepts

Published on June 14, 2012 in

Something about futuristic products inspire the imagination; it’s almost as if we extend the design to its surroundings and wonder what else could be possible. This collection of designs — from product models to real, functioning designs — are the next generation of amazing gadgets. From the folding screen Nintendo DS to 3D desktop monitors to the looking glass concept, these designs send the imagination soaring.

Be sure to let us know which are your favorites!

Mobile Music Concept

This incredible concept is for a “wrist iPod” of sorts in which you wear the device around your wrist and can choose from a downloaded playlist or even live Internet radio. The idea is to also be able to customize the screen with photographs or graphics such as displayed in the image above.

Nintendo DS

Joy

This concept provides a new spin on indoor activities or sports. You scan your furniture and rooms, scan yourself to create an avatar, then plan a fitness routine, game, or activity involving the items you scanned. Joy then keeps track of your progress, body temp, etc.

Looking Glass

EPOS Light

The EPOS Light is a concept for the world’s smallest cash register. Something like this could really increase the speed of service at a restaurant, for instance, but who knows if the cost would equal the benefits.

Glass Tablet

Universal Remote

This universal remote control concept would use touch-screen technology for operation; this same company also has some interesting concepts for 3D touch-screens for air conditioner programmers and light switches.

Formar

I’m not sure how this concept for a floating video camera could be approved in light of privacy laws. The idea is for this sealed video camera to “float” around society, recording life in action at random, for the purpose of viewing in 100 years for future generations to study.

Luce – Solar Powered Laptop

Submerge

This interesting yacht/submarine concept involves two different modes for the craft. The Explorer Mode, shown above, allows the craft to “hover” just above the water’s surface. The Submerge Mode allows the craft to travel just underneath the surface of the water, giving occupants a clear view of the aquatic life below.

Fiat Eye

Nike Arc Angels

Nike has developed a new pointe shoe for dancers, which helps to reduce the stress on feet during pointework training. Named the Arc Angels, this version supposedly lasts longer than the normal 8-10 weeks of other pointe dancing shoes.

Guitar Hero 6

Still in the works but soon to be a reality (we hope), this design for a new Guitar Hero game controller allows control for all electronics on the fret board. This leaves the rest of the design open for new themes for stylizing.

Audi AR5

Tarati Touchless

Although I am unclear on just how functional this “touchless” phone concept is, the idea is interesting. To dial, just pass fingers through the “windows” for a phone that requires no touch at all to operate.

The Blackberry Urraco

Sadly, this amazingly forward-thinking style for Blackberry never came to fruition. At the time, the company decided to stick to its original designs, but it’s not really clear why. This concept looks sleek enough to compete with the iPhone!

Tactile Keyboard

With a unique look, this wooden version of a computer keyboard is sure to turn heads. The texture on the keys supposedly makes for a more tactile experience while typing, but I’m wondering if it would only create some nasty callusses?

Pebble Key port

For those who really like organization or those who hate carrying around a bulky keychain, this “key fob” of sorts allows for a more convenient way to carry keys. Just slide out which one you need at the time to avoid juggling through your load of keys. Now this is one I’d use!

Google Glasses

These are those glasses that you see in all of the futuristic movies…you know, the ones that allow you to see different reports while driving, walking, eating a meal. Google’s version of these glasses would allow wearers to see weather reports, news article, and more.

Flume

Smart Garden

Digital gardening? Yes, I’d definitely use this for my vegetable garden. The image above is of the digital stakes you place next to plants. This transmits the plant’s data to your computer so that you can see just what your plant needs.

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